Photo Friday: All You Philistines

Wail, you gate! Howl, you city! Melt away, all you Philistines!A cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there is not a straggler in its ranks.What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation?"The LORD has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge."(Isaiah 14:31-32)

The Philistines are perhaps the most villainous enemies of Israel found in the Bible. But, until recently, archaeological findings on them have been scarce, leaving Philistine history a bit of a mystery. Now, however, a team excavating the ancient city of Ashkelon - a Philistine stronghold - has unearthed a cemetery that will shed light on not only the Philistine people, but on biblical history as a whole. Shabbat shalom, friends.

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